Miami, Florida's Unusual Activities to Try

If you are visiting Miami, it is likely you will include some of the best-known attractions to your vacation itinerary. While all the attractions in this city are well worth a visit, there are many more that you may not instantly have considered. If you are looking for something a little unusual to add to your list of things to do during your stay, then you should consider the following.

A Helicopter or Hot Air Balloon TourUnless you are afraid of heights, one of the best ways to get spectacular, panoramic views across the city and the surrounding area is from in the sky. While there are many Miami tours on the ground or in the water, taking to the sky will give you a birds-eye view of the city and you can see it from a different perspective. Helicopters and hot air balloons provide completely different experiences, so which you choose is entirely up to you.

Visit Miami CircleThis is a perfect circle of 24 holes that is believed to date back to prehistoric times. A developer discovered the mysterious holes after he purchased the land and his plans for development were stopped to allow historians and archaeologists to investigate further. Within the Miami holes, they have found a range of artifacts and even human teeth.

The Wolfsonian-FIUThere are many museums, libraries and galleries you can visit in this city, but The Wolfsonian - Miami, Florida International University is a little different. The exhibits aim to show the power of art and design as well as looking at changes in society, technology and politics in the modern world. They claim to have 120,000 curious objects in their collection.

Try the TrapezeEnjoy an adrenaline rush? This activity is sure to give you one. Head down to Bayfront Park and you will find The Flying Trapeze School. There is a range of options when you get there. You can give it ago once, just to see if you like it. Alternatively, you can book a lesson to learn all the skills. The final option is by invitation only and these are sessions for hardcore trapeze enthusiasts.

Monkey JungleAgain, this is a different experience to the one you might expect. If you have ever been to a zoo before, the animals are usually in cages and it is the humans that are free to roam around. That is not the case when you visit Monkey Jungle. Here, the monkeys are free to do as they please and the humans observe them from tunnel cages.

Try Unusual Local CuisineInstead of simply eating in the typical burger or steak joints during your visit to Miami, try some of the more unusual local cuisines instead. Both frog’s legs and alligator are served in many restaurants in this city. Alternatively, head to Joe’s Stone Crab to try some stone crab for the first time.These are just a few of the ways you can add unusual and interesting experiences into your vacation to Miami. By adding a little variety into your itinerary alongside the usual attractions visited by tourists, you can make your trip even more memorable.